Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- De Grey Rooms
- Statue of an Athlete
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- A New University
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- York Garrison
- John Carr - Architect
- The George Fox Incident
- The York Helmet